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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,208.43, 1,666.54 and 830.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,208.43, 1,666.54 and 830.14 is: 1,144.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,208.43 : 1,666.54 = 830.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,208.43/1,666.54 = 830.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,208.43x = 1,666.54 × 830.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,208.43x = 1,383,463.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,383,463.07/1,208.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.85

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